

Expanding access to knowledge and promoting
transformation based on Paulo Freire's pedagogy

UNICATA is a university created by and for waste pickers of recyclable materials in Brazil, inspired by the principles of popular education developed by Paulo Freire.

To produce knowledge and reflections that help waste pickers become critical social subjects with a social and environmental outlook in their territories..

International universities, Brazilian universities, the National Movement of Waste Pickers and Collectors of Recyclable Materials, social movements, international organizations, and others..




We count on the support of organizations that understand popular education as a driver of social innovation. Together, we technically validate and politically strengthen the work of those who are essential to society.

TRANSFORMANDO VIDAS ATRAVÉS DA EDUCAÇÃO E INCLUSÃO SOCIAL DE CATADORAS E CATADORES DE MATERIAIS RECICLÁVEIS
Universidade de e para Catadoras e Catadores de Materiais Recicláveis
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